5. Make Good Choices: Do you REALLY Need to Do That?

Quite often, a major structural change isn’t necessary to achieve a homeowner’s goals. Unique cabinetry, counter space, island, pantries and cabinet modifications can add the features you are looking for, without tearing out the kitchen and starting from scratch. Have you considered rotating shelf space, or circular corner shelves? Let us show you some unique solutions that meet your goals without starting from scratch.

4. Lay it Out

Most do-it-yourselfers work around existing appliance space, because they do not have the ability to make major structural changes. A professionally-designed layout, and expert modification, can give your appliances a new home that lends more space and a more functional workflow while meeting codes and safety requirements.

3. Know What Do You Really Want!

A homeowner’s wish list for a beautiful and functional kitchen is often limited by experience. A professional contractor has a much wider perspective, lending to new ideas that may accomplish your goals in ways you never expected. Need more space? There may be a way to modify your kitchen space that you hadn’t considered. Workflow frustration? Need room for more chefs in the kitchen? Would you like the family to be able to hang out with you while you prepare the day’s meals? DeLapp Builders will discuss how you use your kitchen, and what areas you are unhappy with, and help you to build a more functional workspace, using the area you have available. We can help you to reach your goals with unique solutions that fit your Kitchen Personality!

2. Planning – Right From the Start

You may know what you want, but there are often many ways to “get there.” A professional contractor is trained to measure accurately so all the pieces fit together perfectly. When hiring a contractor you are also protected against mistakes, which are costly when handling measuring, ordering and trimming of materials on your own. DeLapp Builders will build a professional architectural diagram of your kitchen before beginning, which allows you to review and adjust your plans based on accurate details (and issues you may not have considered!)

1. Quality of workmanship – Hire a Pro

Your handy work may look great on the outside, but with use, humidity, grease, low quality materials, incorrect installation and wear-and-tear, a do-it-yourself kitchen project can go bad very quickly. Hire a Pro that will work within your price range and you will save money in the long run.